Protection from Dust, Mould and Corrosion
In the dusty and corrosive environment of mine sites, it is necessary to keep valuable and expensive parts and components free from potentially destructive elements. Elements such as dust, moisture, mould and, even light and atmosphere in some cases, can deteriorate and damage items quickly. More so in underground mining than in surface mining, the improper storage of spare parts and componentry like electronic circuit boards, machine components and workshop items, can dramatically reduce shelf life. The challenge of keeping items in pristine condition for as long as possible at mine sites is real. Australian Mining Review spoke to Vacumatic Australia’s director Urs Stucki to discover how his company’s vacuum sealing technology solves the issue of shelf life at mine…